One crucial element stops the Casio Edifice EQB-1100 from taking on a G-Shock

If you look at Casio’s connected G-Shock watches and like the idea of a hybrid-style, mildly connected watch, but aren’t on board with the brand’s unique designs, you may have been tempted by the Casio Edifice watches instead. The range consists more of motorsport-inspired watches and chronographs that look very different from a G-Shock, yet still have many of the same connected features and benefit from Casio’s understanding of what makes a great watch.

I’ve worn many connected G-Shock watches, and consider them to be excellent examples of how watch brands can embrace connected tech, without sacrificing the character and draw of a traditional timepiece.

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